GROUP B - SCORE 82

JUDGES: Tom Collins 79 | Robert Lino  85

GROUP A - SCORE 82

JUDGES: Tom Collins 81 | Robert Lino  84

This photo captures a koi pond at R.F. Orchids in Homestead, Florida. I used a Fujifilm X-H2S camera with a Lensbaby Composer Pro and Sweet 35 lens, along with an ND64 filter (6 stops). The settings were f/5.6, ISO 160, and a 3-second shutter speed.

The Sweet 35 lens creates a sharp focal "sweet spot" in the center, with strong blurring toward the edges, adding a dreamy, artistic effect. I completed the post-processing in ON1 Photo RAW 2025 and Nik Efex Pro to enhance the colors and textures.

GROUP A - SCORE 95.5

JUDGES: Tom Collins 95 | Robert Lino  96

GROUP A - SCORE 84

JUDGES: Tom Collins 79 | Robert Lino  89

ISO 100, 100mm, f/20,10.0 seconds

GROUP A - SCORE 83.5

JUDGES: Tom Collins 82 | Robert Lino  85

GROUP B - SCORE 82

JUDGES: Tom Collins 79 | Robert Lino  86

Capturing moments of pure serenity at Black Point Park & Marina. First time ever attempt with long exposure photography.

Shot on Canon R5
Tripod & ND Filter
Exposure time 30 sec, F/9, Focal length 24mm, ISO 100

GROUP B - SCORE 83.5

JUDGES: Tom Collins 80 | Robert Lino  87

GROUP A - SCORE 91.5

JUDGES: Tom Collins 89 | Robert Lino 94

ISO 400, 100mm, f/20, 15.00 seconds

GROUP A - SCORE 82

JUDGES: Tom Collins 82 | Robert Lino  82

GROUP B - SCORE 86

JUDGES: Tom Collins 84 | Robert Lino  88

GROUP A - SCORE 95

JUDGES: Tom Collins 96 | Robert Lino  94

Taken at a light show.

GROUP A - SCORE 84

JUDGES: Tom Collins 82 | Robert Lino  86

GROUP A - SCORE 82

JUDGES: Tom Collins 80 | Robert Lino  84

GROUP A - SCORE 85

JUDGES: Tom Collins 84 | Robert Lino  86

Nikon D850
Exposure Time: 1/8
F-number: 11
Focal Length: 28 MM
Photographic Sensitivity (ISO): 64
Lens Model: 24 -120
White Balance: Auto white balance

This photograph was taken on September 2023 at Wahkeena Falls on the Historic Columbia River Highway. This little strand of water called my attention while I was walking to get a good view of the Wahkeena Falls. I stayed around for a little while taking different images with different exposure times and this one was my favorite

GROUP A - SCORE 86

JUDGES: Tom Collins 86 | Robert Lino  86

GROUP A - SCORE 84.5

JUDGES: Tom Collins 83 | Robert Lino  86

Taken during Hurricane Milton. I tried using different timed settings for pictures during the storm and this was the image I think best reflected the motions made by the winds.

GROUP A - SCORE 87.5

JUDGES: Tom Collins 87 | Robert Lino  88

 GROUP A - SCORE 92

JUDGES: Tom Collins 88 | Robert Lino  96

GROUP A - SCORE 82

JUDGES: Tom Collins 82 | Robert Lino  82